Best Basic Kindle E-Readers Updated July 2025

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Best Basic Kindle E-Readers
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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9.9

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9.9

Amazon Kindle Kids 16GB (newest model) - If it breaks, we will replace it, includes ad-free books and cover, with glare-free di...
Reading ability
Kids friendly
Size
Color
Carryability
Value for money
Picked by 108 people this week!
Picked by 108 people this week!

9.9

1
Amazon Kindle Kids 16GB (newest model) - If it breaks, we will replace it, includes ad-free books and cover, with glare-free di...
Reading ability
Kids friendly
Size
Color
Carryability
Value for money

9.6

2

9.6

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery lif...
Ease of use
Speed
Readability
Size
Lightweight
Color

9.6

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery lif...
Ease of use
Speed
Readability
Size
Lightweight
Color

9.2

3

9.2

Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, f...
Size
Lightweight
Color
Ease of use
Reading ability
Functionality

9.2

3
Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, f...
Size
Lightweight
Color
Ease of use
Reading ability
Functionality

9.0

4

9.0

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle with auto-adjusting front light, wireless c...
Brightness
Color
Speed
Value for money
Readability
Screen clarity

9.0

4
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle with auto-adjusting front light, wireless c...
Brightness
Color
Speed
Value for money
Readability
Screen clarity

8.7

5

8.7

Clear Case for 6.0 inch Kindle Basic 11th Generation 2024 & 2022 Release 6" Tablet (NOT for Paperwhite/Oasis), Transparent Soft...

8.7

5
Clear Case for 6.0 inch Kindle Basic 11th Generation 2024 & 2022 Release 6" Tablet (NOT for Paperwhite/Oasis), Transparent Soft...

8.6

6

8.6

Strapsicle Hand Strap for Kindle - Holder for Kindle Basic 2022 & Gen 4-11 (Pack of 2) - E-Reader Straps for Comfortable Readin...
Comfort
Functionality
Ease of holding
Ease of use
Build quality
Design

8.6

6
Strapsicle Hand Strap for Kindle - Holder for Kindle Basic 2022 & Gen 4-11 (Pack of 2) - E-Reader Straps for Comfortable Readin...
Comfort
Functionality
Ease of holding
Ease of use
Build quality
Design

8.5

7

8.5

CoBak Case for All New 6 Inch Kindle 2024 and 2022 (11 Generation) - PU Leather Smart Cover, Auto Sleep and Wake, Premium Prote...
Fit
Color
Quality
Value for money
Bulkiness
Protection

8.5

7
CoBak Case for All New 6 Inch Kindle 2024 and 2022 (11 Generation) - PU Leather Smart Cover, Auto Sleep and Wake, Premium Prote...
Fit
Color
Quality
Value for money
Bulkiness
Protection

8.4

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8.4

MoKo Case Fits 6" All-New Kindle (11th Generation-2024/2022 Release), Lightweight Shell Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep for Kindle 2...
Fit
Color
Case quality
Build quality
Texture
Protection

8.4

8
MoKo Case Fits 6" All-New Kindle (11th Generation-2024/2022 Release), Lightweight Shell Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep for Kindle 2...
Fit
Color
Case quality
Build quality
Texture
Protection

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

Amazon Kindle Kids 16GB (newest model) - If it breaks, we will replace it, includes ad-free books and cover, with glare-free di...
Reading ability
Kids friendly
Size
Color
Carryability
Value for money
Picked by 108 people this week!
Picked by 108 people this week!

9.9

1
Amazon Kindle Kids 16GB (newest model) - If it breaks, we will replace it, includes ad-free books and cover, with glare-free di...
Reading ability
Kids friendly
Size
Color
Carryability
Value for money